News: 1876 of 2038

ARCHIVE

Underground dams bolster water reserves

Farmers who rarely have enough fresh water for irrigation or stock during summer may soon be able to

01 April 2000

CROPPING

Pasture legumes provide long-term benefits

CSIRO Plant Industry researchers Matt McCallum and Mark Peoples have found lucerne-based pastures to

01 March 2000

LIVESTOCK GENERAL

Maintain ram health for optimum returns

Ram health is the key to achieving the best return from the thousands of dollars invested in this small

01 March 2000

ARCHIVE

Faba bean eliminates nitrogen fertiliser inputs

Incorporating faba beans in a cotton crop rotation can eliminate the need for nitrogen fertiliser in

01 March 2000

ARCHIVE

Summer rain could reduce feed quality

High rainfall during summer and early autumn can reduce the feed value of annual pastures and producers

01 March 2000

LIVESTOCK GENERAL

Oats provide economic alternative

Research shows that oats can be used in a feedlot situation as an alternative to grains.

01 March 2000

ARCHIVE

Weeds come under joint attack

CSIRO, Spowers and BGC Construction are working together to develop a quarantine facility at CSIRO's

01 March 2000

MACHINERY GENERAL

Correct ballasting conserves fuel and lifts tractor life

Just like wheeled tractors, getting the ballasting right in tracked machines improves operating performance

01 March 2000

PARTNER CONTENT

Seed Terminator: weeds meet their final harvest

By driving weed populations down, many farms are now achieving outcomes that challenge traditional assumptions about water use efficiency

PARTNER CONTENT

Biostimulants Unlock Higher Yields in Broadacre Crops

Independent trials show Biostart biostimulants deliver 9–11% yield gains and strong ROI in broadacre crops

PARTNER CONTENT

Building a Resilient Digital Ecosystem for all Australians

Telstra is committed to creating a resilient digital ecosystem that benefits all Australians, with a particular focus on enhancing regional connectivity and leveraging advanced technologies.

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Kondinin team.

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Kondinin team.

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Research Report: Drones (July 2026)

With drones becoming more prevalent in Australian agricultural operations, this month’s Research Report looks at the latest drone technology and applications for both broadacre farming and livestock enterprises.

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Research Report: Auto Drafters (June 2026)

This month's Research Report includes an in-depth look at five popular sheep auto drafters complemented by several Case Studies of producers using the drafters to improve their livestock management.

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Research Report: High Horsepower Tracked Tractors (May 2026)

Kondinin Group researchers Mark Saunders, Ben White and Josh Giumelli have inspected some of the latest high-horsepower, articulated, fixed-frame and twin-tracked tractors for this month's Research Report. It's all about getting power to the ground.

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Research Report: Mother Bins (April 2026)

Mother bins are an important part of on-farm grain logistics. This Research Report details 10 brands including locally-made and imported models with capacities up to 300 tonnes.